Upcoming Events
Wheaton & Kensington
Chamber of Commerce
301-949-0080
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Join us for a Coffee/Meet and Greet
Get to know fellow members
and meet some potential new members
TOMORROW, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
11701 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Join us for a Coffee/Meet and Greet
Get to know fellow members
and meet some potential new members
Wednesday, September 28. from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
at the
11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 • 240-670-7424
- Order from their wonderful menu of coffees, croissants, pastries, and sandwiches
- Mix & Network with Other Businesses ~
We are restarting our in-person events with caution
- In this free informal meeting, we’ll get re-acquainted with other chamber members, and introduced to some new business people in our community.
- Bring ideas, business cards, and advertising flyers to share.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
HCCMC Networking Fiesta
~ Happy Hour ~
by
Thursday, September 29 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm
at
Guapo's Restaurant
8130 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
- Meet entrepreneurs and successful professionals
- Enjoy drinks and appetizers
- Win surprise raffle prizes
Silent Auction Fundraiser for MCPS, WorkSource Montgomery, and The Civic Circle
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Business Rental Assistance
Are you a small retail business in Montgomery County?
- If your business lost revenue during the pandemic, you may be able to apply for a grant of up to $10,000.
The deadline to apply is September 30th!
Your business could be eligible to get help from this program if it:
- Is physically located in the County,
- Received $500,000 or less in annual revenue prior to the COVID-19 health crisis,
- Is classified as a retail or service-related business, but is not a restaurant or food service business, medical practice, professional services business, religious organization or licensed childcare program,
- Has a commercial lease in the County,
- Had a revenue loss due to the health crisis, and
- Did not received SBRA funding in previously.
- Grant Application Requirements
- Grant Application Form
- Informational Webinars (in Spanish and English)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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InterAct Story Theatre
presents
The Hero of EVERYTHING
- A play about cooperation and working together with fairness and respect for everyone… and the perils of trying to be The Hero of EVERYTHING!
Through October 2
Performed at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring
Theatre II
7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Best for ages 5 and up
InterAct Story Theatre’s programs are made possible through generous support by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC.org), the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and the support of many wonderful partners, funders, advocates, and individuals.
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TGIF Summer Concert Series 2022
Wheaton's TGIF Series will have a bonus performance
Friday, September 30, at 6:00 pm
This show is taking on a whole new form of entertainment for the whole family with UpRooted Dance's "The Ascension Project!"
The Ascension Project is an indie-rock dance opera set to the music of Sufjan Stevens, offers audiences the chance to reflect on the events of the past two years and the world we now live in through the lens of dance, music, and art.
at the
Marian Fryer Town Plaza
2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902
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Friday, September 30, at 7:30 pm
Kuku Rose is a serial entrepreneur who has been in the beauty supply industry since 2004. She has a passion for all things beauty; her handcrafted goods include earrings and scented body butters.
Koby Maxwell is a Ghanaian artist, actor and a film producer. He organized his first album release concert, which was hosted at one of the premiere nightclubs in Washington DC, club Zinzabar with a live band. This was a sold out event.
- The Artist Vibe is a monthly online show with a live audience. Each show features one local performing artist and one local visual artist/artisan.
The Artist Vibe is supported in part by funding from:
The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, The Montgomery County Government, and Contributions from members of the community.
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Sunday, October 2, Noon to 4:00 pm
in the Kemp Mill Shopping Center
at Arcola Avenue and Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
This free event will feature activities, entertainment, food and fun for all ages.
The last event attracted over 300 attendees!
This is an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their business, offer products/services for sale and/or distribute marketing materials.
Spaces are still available for local artists, craftspeople, businesses, professional services and food vendors. (There are some requirements and conditions for the products, businesses and services that will be accepted.)
Also accepting sponsorships at various levels
Spaces are $25 each
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Kensington Park Senior Living
Invites You to the
Fourth Annual Vintage Car Show
Sunday, October 2, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895
Cruise by to see the latest and greatest vintage cars while raising money for a good cause!
Kensington Park is thrilled to be back in person for the Annual Vintage Car Show.
They've had to postpone this annual event the past two years due to COVID, but can now safely safely bring it back!
- Spend an afternoon at Kensington Park among polished chrome, spotless whitewalls and hood ornaments poised for attention.
- Enjoy a striking display of vintage automobiles and reminisce with owners about “the good ol’ days!”
Peruse the vintage cars as you enjoy live music and great company.
Food, drinks, raffles and other goodies will be available for purchase.
All Proceeds Will Benefit the 2022 National Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Variants by getting Vaccinated
Clinical trials have shown the two-dose vaccine to have similar effectiveness as the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines at preventing and reducing illness from COVID-19 Read more
Montgomery County continues to vaccinate children ages 6 months to 5 years old. Parents are encouraged to protect their children and get them vaccinated. Read More
Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal provides a variety of breakdowns on how the virus has impacted the County during the health crisis.
If you feel sick or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, get tested.
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Learn about local history!
Kensington Historical Society, and Racial Justice Committee present:
A History of School Segregation in Montgomery County and its Rosenwald Schools
With a Special Presentation about the KenGar School Building
Saturday, October 8, at 2:00 pm
at the
Leonard D. Jackson Community Center
4111 Plyers Mill Road in KenGar, Kensington, MD 20895
Featuring:
Ralph Buglass, local historian with Montgomery History, will share the history of school segregation in Montgomery County. The county did not provide public education to African American children until a decade after it was instituted for white children, and then only in segregated schools until integration began in 1955.
- A number of the segregated school buildings for African American children still exist in the county, including several erected through a partnership between Booker T. Washington and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald that helped improve black education all over the South.
- One of the former Rosenwald schools is located in KenGar, a historically black community between Kensington and Garrett Park. The building is now the Leonard D. Jackson Community Center, and it has a rich history of providing education and bringing people together.
Karen Jackson-Knight, the daughter of the Center’s namesake, will speak about the history of this important building to the community.
- Come to learn about local history. A special invitation is extended to anyone with stories or memories of the KenGar school building.
- The presentations will last about 90 mins with time for questions and sharing.
- Light refreshments will be served.
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2022 Champions and Legacies Celebration
You are invited to a celebration of Cornerstone Montgomery and as they recognize
2022 Legacy Award Honoree Congressman David Trone
for his advocacy on behalf of behavioral health.
Awards will also be presented to employers and individuals who have gone above and beyond to support our mission.
Wednesday, October 12, at 6:00 pm
at
540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850
Proceeds from the Celebration support Cornerstone Montgomery's Vocational Program, which helps more than 700 adults and transition aged youth who are recovering from mental health disorders choose, find and keep employment.
A recording of the Champions and Legacies Celebration will be posted on Cornerstone Montgomery's YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and website.
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The Montgomery County Hispanic Leadership Awards Dinner
is a leading initiative of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County (HCCMC) to recognize community and business leaders that have made a long-lasting impact, and to celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage.
Thursday, October 13, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm
at the
Bethesda Marriott Hotel at Pooks Hill Road
5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Funds will help support the Hispanic Business Foundation, including the Partnership Youth Initiative program that provides mentorship and internship programs for disadvantaged high-school youth.
There are several levels of sponsorship available. Donations are tax deductible.
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